Lunchtime Speaker Series: Anti-Racism and Decolonial Agriculture

Join us for a virtual lunchtime speaker series bringing together diverse voices in agriculture to support our local communities in learning and integrating the distinct and varied ways of farming, tending land, and understanding the challenges faced by BIPOC farmers and farmworkers. Thursdays at noon. Sponsored by SOU, OSU Extension, and Rogue Valley Food System Network.

Topic: Roots of Learning: Cultivating Cultural Humility and Food Sovereignty in Schools

Speaker: Reeba Daniel, Founder, Keep Growing Seeds & Washington Co. Farm to School Education Hub

Learn about the unique challenges and triumphs of BIPOC farmers in their quest for land and recognition, and why their involvement is crucial in cultivating a generation of culturally humble and environmentally conscious students. This insightful presentation will highlight the importance of direct farm-to-school partnerships and reveal how these initiatives can be a powerful tool in educating young minds on diverse cultures, sustainable farming practices, and food sovereignty. Join us for an enlightening experience that promises to reshape your understanding of agriculture’s role in education and community building.